A Spanish cup-hilt rapier,circa 1660 Slightly pitted,flattened ridged blade. The openwork signed "DE FRANCISCO RUIZ EN TOLEDO". Elaborate guard with an openwork design of tendrils,animals and flowers and four lobed edge. Writhen hilt with pierced knob finials. Iron wire bound grip with finely fluted pommel. Length cm,historic,historical,,17th century,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,baronial,military,militaria,rapier,rapiers,sword,swords,melee weapon,melee weapons,thrusting,thrustings,baton,object,objects,stills,clipping,cut out,cut-out,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available


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